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Jump in reporting of new fungus found in US hospitals

WASHINGTON D.C.: The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported that infections by the potentially deadly fungus ...

Copyright law to be decided by Supreme Court in Jack Daniel's toy case

WASHINGTON D.C.: The US Supreme Court will hear a trademark dispute over a dog toy shaped like a Jack Daniel's ...

Despite promises, girls again barred from schools in Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan: Afghanistan's education ministry has announced that the country's school year has begun, but the United Nations children's agency, ...

Seeking to reduce tensions, ex-Taiwan PM Ma Ying-jeou to visit China

TAIPEI, Taiwan: In an effort to ease tensions between Taiwan and China, former Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou will visit Beijing ...

Following kidnapping, Frenchmen, US worker released in Africa

NIAMEY, Niger: Four weeks after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Niger, an American aid worker and a French ...

Ukraine to receive more artillery shells from EU after agreement ok'd

BRUSSELS, Belgium: While chairing a meeting of EU foreign and defense ministers in Brussels this week, European Union (EU) foreign ...

Media reports nine Chinese killed at Africa mine

BANGUI, Central African Republic: Authorities from the Central African Republic have said that nine Chinese nationals were killed and two ...

Australian river town reports millions of dead fish

MENINDEE, Australia: After recent floods and hot weather, millions of dead fish have washed up in southeastern Australia, which authorities ...

Idaho to OK death by firing squad when drugs not available

BOISE, Idaho: Under a bill passed by the Idaho Legislature thios with a veto-proof majority, the state will allow firing ...

California joins with drugmaker to manufacture affordable insulin

SACRAMENTO, California: The state of California and generic drug manufacturer Civica have announced a 10-year partnership to produce affordable, state-branded ...

Newly signed Wyoming law outlaws use of abortion pill

CHEYENNE, Wyoming: A Wyoming bill outlawing the use or prescription of medication abortion pills, which was passed by the state's ...

US, states using cloud seeding to generate rain in west

DENVER, Colorado: The Southern Nevada Water Authority has voted to accept a $2.4 million grant from the US Bureau of ...

Wet winter ends three year California drought

WASHINGTON D.C.: The US government has reported that the exceptionally wet winter in California this year will offer relief from ...

China's economic recovery adds certainty to global growth

© Provided by Xinhua BEIJING, March 25 (Xinhua) -- After a good start this year, the Chinese economy will buoy ...

China-Brazil economic cooperation sails steadily toward brighter future

© Provided by Xinhua BEIJING, March 25 (Xinhua) -- After a voyage of more than a month from Santos Port, ...

This is how Dia Mirza spends Earth Hour

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 25 (ANI): Actor Dia Mirza on Saturday shared a glimpse of her Earth Hour. Taking to ...

Delegates discuss energy security, climate change at second G20 Framework Working Group meeting

Tamil Nadu (Chennai) [India], March 25 (ANI): The second G20 Framework Working Group (FWG) meeting under India's G20 Presidency concluded ...

Pakistan: Kohat residents complain of prolonged suspension of gas and electricity

Islamabad [Pakistan], March 25 (ANI): Residents in the Kohat region of Pakistan have been braving prolonged suspension of gas and ...

Pakistan circular debt for Chinese Independent Power Producers reaches PKR 350 billion

Islamabad [Pakistan], March 25 (ANI): The current outstanding payment on account of circular debt for Chinese Independent Power Producers (IPPs) ...

Xinhua Commentary: No good would come out of AUKUS

© Provided by Xinhua Washington, London and Canberra have no right to put their own geopolitical ends above international laws ...

Philippines confronts Chinese diplomats over South China Sea disputes

Manila [Philippines], March 25 (ANI): Protesting over China's aggressive behaviour in the South China Sea, Philippine diplomats on Friday confronted ...

Nitu strikes historic gold at IBA Women's World Boxing Championships

New Delhi [India],March 25 (ANI): Scripting history, the young Indian pugilist Nitu Ghanghas was crowned as a World Champion for ...

Varun Dhawan, Raj and DK celebrate 'Farzi' success on 'Citadel' sets

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 25 (ANI): After 'Farzi' was declared the most-watched Indian series of all time, directors Raj Nidimoru ...

Pakistan: Lahore anti-terrorism court grants bail to PTI chief Imran Khan in three cases

Islamabad [Pakistan], March 25 (ANI): An anti-terrorism court in Lahore on Saturday granted interim bail to former Pakistan Prime Minister ...

As country reels under inflation, Pakistanis feel pocket pinch in Ramzan month

Islamabad [Pakistan], March 25 (ANI): Rising inflation has dampened the Ramzan spirit in Pakistan. As the country prepares for the ...

Bangladesh Muktijoddha Mancha submits memorandum to UN, demands trial of Pakistani army involved in 1971 war crimes

Dhaka [Bangladesh], March 25 (ANI): Bangladesh Muktijuddha Mancha handed a memorandum to the United Nations Missions in Dhaka for Secretary-General ...

Iran taunts France over unrest

The Islamic Republic condemned Paris? ?crackdown on peaceful protests?The Iranian Foreign Ministry has condemned France's harsh response to pension reform ...

Biden downplays Russia-China ties

The US president praised the West, while calling relations between Moscow and Beijing ?vastly exaggerated?The global community is paying too ...

Iran trolls France over unrest

The Islamic Republic condemned Paris? ?crackdown on peaceful protests?The Iranian Foreign Ministry has condemned France's harsh response to pension reform ...

Russia to skip Earth Hour, calls WWF a "foreign agent"

Moscow [Russia], March 25 (ANI): The Kremlin on Friday said it will refrain from going dark to mark this year's ...

First batch of 'Navy's Agniveers' to pass out from INS Chilka on March 28

New Delhi [India], March 25 (ANI): The Passing Out Parade (POP) of the first batch of Agniveers is scheduled to ...

Punjab Kings announce Matthew Short as Jonny Bairstow's replacement for IPL 2023

Punjab (Chandigarh) [India], March 25 (ANI): Jonny Bairstow will miss out on the action of the upcoming edition of the ...

Check out how Arjun Rampal reacted to daughter Myra's stunning pics

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 25 (ANI): Arjun Rampal's daughter Myra dropped stunning pictures to which the actor reacted with a ...

US forms "tiger team" to expedite arms sales to Taiwan sooner

Taipei [Taiwan], March 25 (ANI): In order to ensure that Taiwan has sufficient military capabilities amid China's aggression, the Pentagon ...

US forms 'tiger team" to expedite arms sales to Taiwan sooner

Taipei [Taiwan], March 25 (ANI): In order to ensure that Taiwan has sufficient military capabilities amid China's aggression, the Pentagon ...

North Korea claims it tested "radioactive tsunami", an underwater nuclear drone

Seoul [South Korea], March 25 (ANI): North Korea on Friday claimed that it had tested an underwater nuclear attack drone ...

Iran deported 147 Afghan refugees: Taliban authorities

Kabul [Afghanistan], March 25 (ANI): As many as 147 Afghan refugees returned from Iran through the Islamqala border in eastern ...

North African country to boost oil and gas production IMF

Vast hydrocarbon deposits extend through Libya's vast territoryEDITOR'S NOTE: The USGS data referred to in this article was presented as ...

Study finds how availability of fruits, vegetables results in lower levels of blood pressure

Washington [US], March 25 (ANI): Dietary intake of fruits and vegetables is known to be a significant, modifiable risk factor ...

Assam CM inaugurates Singapore firm Surbana Jurong's Guwahati office

Guwahati (Assam) [India], March 25 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Singapore High Commissioner Simon Wong on Saturday ...

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Despite promises, girls again barred from schools in Afghanistan

KABUL, Afghanistan: Afghanistan's education ministry has announced that the country's school year has begun, but the United Nations children's agency, ...

Nitu and Saweety strike historic gold at Mahindra IBA Women's World Boxing Championships

New Delhi [India], March 25 (ANI): Scripting history, exuberant Indian pugilists Nitu Ghanghas and Saweety Boora were crowned as World ...

Nitu strikes historic gold at IBA Women's World Boxing Championships

New Delhi [India],March 25 (ANI): Scripting history, the young Indian pugilist Nitu Ghanghas was crowned as a World Champion for ...

Iran deported 147 Afghan refugees: Taliban authorities

Kabul [Afghanistan], March 25 (ANI): As many as 147 Afghan refugees returned from Iran through the Islamqala border in eastern ...

Under Taliban regime, Afghan businesswomen complain of lack of markets

Kabul [Afghanistan], March 25 (ANI): Afghan businesswomen have called out the Taliban once again for not getting ample market opportunities ...

Afghan female entrepreneur teaches girls in 'secrecy' under Taliban rule

Kabul [Afghanistan], March 25 (ANI): Despite the Taliban being in power, an Afghan entrepreneur has brought a fresh wave of ...

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